Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Note-Taking Apps

Microsoft OneNote vs Notejoy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft OneNote #1 in Note-Taking Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit site
Notejoy #11 in Note-Taking Apps 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Notejoy

Microsoft OneNote leads on 0 checks, Notejoy on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft OneNote · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth

Microsoft OneNote scores higher on our rubric for note-taking apps: 9.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #11.

Microsoft OneNote is the better fit for microsoft-focused users and collaborative teams. Notejoy is the better fit for collaborative team note libraries.

  • Microsoft OneNote fits best

    Microsoft-focused users and collaborative teams

  • Notejoy fits best

    Collaborative team note libraries

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Microsoft OneNote 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Notejoy 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.1
Ranking #1 in Note-Taking Apps #11 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for Microsoft-focused users and collaborative teams Collaborative team note libraries
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $99.99/yr $5/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Docs Live chat, Docs, Email
Integrations 10 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft OneNote 3/3 · Notejoy 3/3
Offline access ✓ ✓
Note sharing ✓ ✓
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, ios, android web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension
Storage limit 5 GB 5 GB
Integrations OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft Graph, Zapier, Salesforce, Trello, Basecamp, Wufoo, Twitter, Feedly Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Gmail, Slack, Trello, HubSpot, Scanner apps, Audio recording apps, Grammarly, ProWritingAid
Our review
Pros
  • Supports text, handwriting, drawings, media, OCR, and voice transcription
  • Offline editing, real-time co-authoring, and permission-based notebook sharing
  • Integrates with Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Office apps
  • Real-time editing with team libraries and permissions
  • OCR search across images and documents
  • Offline access across web and desktop clients
Cons
  • Copilot and desktop features depend on eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions
  • Notebook storage is limited to 2 GB when saved in OneDrive or SharePoint
  • The broad feature set may feel more structured than a lightweight notes app
  • Free plan limits libraries, notebooks, uploads, and storage
  • Team management features start on the Team plan
  • Solo plan supports one user per library
Our verdict

Microsoft OneNote is a digital note-taking application for individuals, students, teachers, and teams. Its notebook, section, and page structure supports typed text, handwriting, drawings, images, links, lists, audio, and video. Notes can…

Read the review →

Notejoy is a note-taking and collaboration platform for individuals, teams, agencies, and support organizations. It combines structured notebooks and libraries with real-time editing, sharing permissions, threaded discussions, note…

Read the review →
  1. Microsoft OneNoteNote-Taking Apps 9.3Free plan
  2. NotejoyNote-Taking Apps 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft OneNote — where it wins

    • Supports text, handwriting, drawings, media, OCR, and voice transcription
    • Offline editing, real-time co-authoring, and permission-based notebook sharing
    • Integrates with Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Office apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Copilot and desktop features depend on eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions
    • Notebook storage is limited to 2 GB when saved in OneDrive or SharePoint
    • The broad feature set may feel more structured than a lightweight notes app

  • Notejoy — where it wins

    • Real-time editing with team libraries and permissions
    • OCR search across images and documents
    • Offline access across web and desktop clients

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits libraries, notebooks, uploads, and storage
    • Team management features start on the Team plan
    • Solo plan supports one user per library
  • Microsoft OneNote9.3/10 · Free plan

    A broad, collaborative note system with strong Microsoft integration and a capable free option.

    Visit siteFull verdict →
  • Notejoy8.1/10 · Free plan

    A flexible note library with real-time collaboration, offline access, and broad capture options.

    Visit NotejoyFull verdict →

More comparisons

All Note-Taking apps comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update